Head Start Home Visitor

Head Start Home Visitor Head Start (https://ofoinc.org/find-program/home-based-and-preschool-programs) is seeking compassionate “go-getters” to build relationships with parents and provide home-based services that promote the physical, cognitive, and social/emotional development of preschool children. Our Home Visitors guide parents to be their child’s first teacher and promote the home as a primary learning environment by introducing parents and other family members to fun educational activities and curriculum.

As Head Start Home Visitor you will:

Plan, setup, and conduct weekly home visits to enrolled families during the program year

Coordinate family engagement and group socialization events throughout the program year

Link families and children to community supports, healthcare, and other resources based on their strengths and needs

Promote program participation by attending outreach events, canvasing neighborhoods, and maintaining relationships with community service providers

This position has school breaks and summers off, offering flexible hours and access to an agency vehicle/mileage reimbursement for travel within Otsego County. Occasional evening and weekend hours.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in human services, social work, family services, counseling or related field; a Family Development Credential (generally within 18 months of hire); and one year of experience in an early childhood program; valid New York State driver’s license and reliable vehicle.

Pay Range Guide:

Standard Start Rate – education and experience meet job requirements

Advanced Start Rate – education and experience exceed job requirements (subject to approval)